EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWE (NYSE: WWE) announced today it has become a Founding Partner for the
2014 Special Olympics USA Games, a national sporting event taking place
in New Jersey June 14-21, 2014. The announcement was made on stage
during WrestleMania® 29 at MetLife Stadium with New
Jersey Governor Chris Christie, 2014 USA Games Chairman & CEO TJ
Nelligan, President of Special Olympics, North America Bob Gobrecht,
President of Special Olympics New Jersey Marc Edenzon, WWE Executive
Vice President, Creative Stephanie McMahon and Special Olympics athletes
Ashley Weber of New Jersey and David Dennin of Connecticut.

Nearly 3,500 athletes will travel to New Jersey for the 2014 Special
Olympics USA Games to compete in 16 Olympic-style team and individual
sports, with the support of 1,000 coaches, 10,000 volunteers and an
anticipated 70,000 spectators. The 2014 USA Games will celebrate the
Special Olympics movement, promote the ideals of acceptance and
inclusion through sport and showcase the abilities of athletes with
intellectual disabilities. The 2014 USA Games will be staged throughout
Mercer County, NJ including competitions at Princeton University, Rider
University, the College of New Jersey and Mercer County Park, with the
Opening Ceremonies taking place at the Prudential Center in Newark.

“New Jersey is honored to have been selected to host the 2014 Special
Olympics USA Games. We are excited for these games to not only bring
participants and spectators to our state, but we are thrilled at the
opportunity to show others from around the nation, the true spirit of
New Jersey,” said Governor Chris Christie. “These Games expand the reach
of inclusion and acceptance and allows a wider audience to recognize and
applaud the talents of the athletes who are participating in the 2014
Special Olympics USA Games.”

WWE will utilize all of its platforms, including TV broadcasts, live
events, digital and social media to generate awareness and raise funds
in support of the USA Games. WWE will serve as the Official Production
Partner of the Games, filming the Opening Ceremonies as well as
producing daily recaps of the sporting competitions and special events
throughout the Games. WWE will also produce an hour-long television show
highlighting the Games. WWE Superstars and Divas will participate in
various events in conjunction with the promotion of the 2014 USA Games,
and WWE employees will serve as volunteers at the Games. Additionally,
WWE will make a financial contribution to support the Games.

“As evidenced by WWE’s Be a STAR anti-bullying alliance, which aims to
build a positive and equitable environment through education and
awareness, we knew we found a perfect partner in the WWE for the 2014
Special Olympics USA Games,” said TJ Nelligan, Chairman & CEO of the
2014 USA Games. “The drive behind Special Olympics is to build
communities of inclusion and acceptance for individuals with
intellectual disabilities through sport. The 2014 USA Games is a
celebration of these efforts on a national scale. We are proud to
partner with the WWE so that we can expand our reach and showcase how
remarkable our athletes truly are.”

“WWE is proud to serve as a Founding Partner of the 2014 Special
Olympics USA Games and utilize our global platforms to bring more
attention to the accomplishments of so many determined and extraordinary
athletes,” said WWE Chairman and CEO, Vince McMahon. “WWE, its
Superstars and employees look forward to being a part of these important
events.”

About the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games

The Special Olympics USA Games will be hosted by New Jersey June 14-21,
2014. Nearly 3,500 athletes will compete in 16 Olympic-style team and
individual sports, with the support of 1,000 coaches, 10,000 volunteers
and 50,000 family, friends and spectators. The Special Olympics USA
Games will celebrate the Special Olympics movement, promote the ideals
of acceptance and inclusion through sport and showcase athletes from
throughout the U.S. and the abilities of people with intellectual
disabilities. The 2014 USA Games will also highlight Special Olympics’
work in sport, education, health and communities. Founding partners for
the 2014 Special Olympic USA Games include Barnabas Health, Hess, PSE&G,
Toys “R” Us and WWE. Learn more about the 2014 Special Olympics USA
Games at www.2014specialolympics.org
and follow the Games on Facebook at Facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsUSAGames
and Twitter @2014USAGames.

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